Thales reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,395 total reviews)
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Patrice Caine

86% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Thales has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,395 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thales employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aérospatiale et défense industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews
2.0
Mar 4, 2026

Lack of accountability and favoritism drive away top talent.

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Pros

There are many talented individual contributors who are dedicated, despite the lack of leadership support.

Cons

The culture is currently hindered by a lack of accountability regarding professional conduct. While corporate values look good on paper, there is a noticeable disconnect in the daily reality where a culture of favoritism often takes precedence over merit. Toxic interpersonal dynamics and manipulative behaviors are not just overlooked; they are frequently enabled by a leadership style that prioritizes 'inner circles' over professional boundaries. High performers who operate outside these social cliques are left to manage difficult peer-to-peer interactions on their own, without meaningful intervention from HR or management. This lack of objective oversight significantly impacts morale and makes it difficult to focus on core deliverables. If you value a transparent, collaborative environment where everyone is held to the same professional standard regardless of personal ties, you will find the current climate extremely challenging.

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